The character "Fletcher" from Porrige was a happy marriage of comedy genius and brilliant acting. He was truly a flawed hero that wouldn't have had anywhere near the same charisma had he been played by anyone else.
"Born free..... 'Til somebody caught me....."
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Barker was a master of the art of timing, visual gags, delivery and had a fantastic range as an actor. He was one of the very few comics who could play a role believably straight too.